Edward "Mr. Ted" Hanophy

Good Evening,I Teach Swimming to Kids n Handicapped in Weston,Florida going on 28 years,They Call me Mr Ted

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Tell us why you became a teacher

To Teach is to Touch a Life ,Swimming is a Life Skill 🏊‍♂️ To Make a Difference in That Individual s Life Teaching A Life Skill n Being a Part of That Person s Life FOREVER πŸ˜€

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

A 26 year old Gate Guard who Never Swam came to me and said He wanted to Join the Coast Guard,I Taught Him n He s Now A CoastGuardsman Stationed in New Orleans 🌞 True Story !

What would you do with the $25,000?

I d Pay Down Some Bill's n Take a much Needed/Deserved Vacation 😊

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